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Posted by ibis on June 16, 2006, at 14:29:45
Does klonopin and metadate cd(for ADD) interact? Will I be able to concentrate?
Posted by willyee on June 16, 2006, at 18:33:57
In reply to Benzo and stimulant, posted by ibis on June 16, 2006, at 14:29:45
Depends on your reaction to ritalin,you might actualy end up tired on it,which is normaly a sign u need it,then u can adjust the dose to lighten the fatigue and yess minor minor doses of klonopin will help.
If u feel really amped,personaly id recomend dont buy into the high speeded combination of stimulant/sedative,a stimulant can potenitate a sedative and vice versa,what that means is the actions of each drug can enhance the other.
Tale the ritalin use slow.Just an opinion,i dident and underestimated it,and it did very much catch up to me,by the time it did i was so into projects and etc i dident even realise i was not showering sleeping or anything,just taking on project after project,then i chrashed,but it can however for the right person work wonders.
Posted by Phillipa on June 16, 2006, at 20:57:19
In reply to Re: Benzo and stimulant, posted by willyee on June 16, 2006, at 18:33:57
You weren't on Parnate at the same time where you willyee. Love Phillipa
Posted by ibis on June 17, 2006, at 11:26:56
In reply to Re: Benzo and stimulant, posted by willyee on June 16, 2006, at 18:33:57
How can a stimulant enhance the actions of a sedative? They act on different neurotransmitters, and have different effects.
I've been on metadate for 3 years, and stimulants for longer...but lately I've been more anxious than usual...hence the klonopin.
When you mention the not showering and etc, was that recreational use?
I was just wondering if I was just wasting the beneficial effects of the metadate because of the klon.
Posted by willyee on June 17, 2006, at 12:30:47
In reply to Re: Benzo and stimulant » willyee, posted by ibis on June 17, 2006, at 11:26:56
I dont know the technical reasons off hand,but it can happen,especialy when taken together,drugs are complex,and some sedatives,example GHB a sedative can be intensified by adding a stimulant,yess u would think that the stimulant would counter act the sedation,but instead it 'can" poentiate and create a more maniac phase.
Now this isnt the case always,lots of times a person stimulated can use say klonopin in small doses and achieve calm,but it is possable for a stimulant/sedative combo to create a maniac phase.
I promise ill find some info,i dont have any google time now,but its in a few of my books.
Also my reaction to it was because i must not be adhd or have that kinda of problem,reacting to ritalin in a maniac way is common for someone who doesent need it.
I did not use it recreational,however it became that,it simply wasnt the drug for me,but i know people,children even who take ritalin and it calms them down quite well,we are so far from understanding drugs in respect to our brain,best we can do is becareful.
Im not by the way discoruaging ur protocol,just sharing a experiance,good luck on it!
Posted by helpme on June 30, 2006, at 13:29:24
In reply to Re: Benzo and stimulant, posted by willyee on June 17, 2006, at 12:30:47
This has been a VERY helpful combo for me. Basically the only thing that works. Stimulant in the day, benzo at night. I don't know if this is dangerous or not, but it sure does work. Also, if you foolishly take stimulant on too empty a stomache and it gets out of control, the benzo calms things down.
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